Fund Maine’s Future
TAKE ACTION The state’s financial support for the UMaine System has declined precipitously over decades and in recent years the state appropriation and tuition have not kept pace with inflation. This has left our campuses with horrible options, including...
MEA Members Call on the State to Invest in Higher Education
Augusta—In a packed room on Friday, members of the Maine Education Association (MEA) from the University of Maine System (UMS) participated in nearly five hours of testimony before the Legislature’s joint session of the Education and Cultural Affairs...
Under the Dome: Training, School Boards, Health Care Bill
Dear MEA Members, Today, Friday, February 7th, MEA members from the UMaine System and PreK-12 public schools are preparing to testify before the Appropriations and Education Committees about the Governor’s two-year budget proposal. This is critical. The Governor’s...
National Board Certified Teachers Class of 2024 Honored During Virtual Pinning Ceremony
MEA proudly hosted a pinning ceremony last Thursday to honor our newly certified and recertified National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs). National Board Certification is highly respected in education, and MEA supports members with free candidate workshops. Keynote...
President’s Letter – Winter 2025
The Show Must Go On… Less than two minutes into the match and my heart sank to the deepest part of my stomach. My son, starting goalie for an undefeated team, let the ball slip between his legs. A play he made a thousand times in the regular season, but it was...
From MEA’s Executive Director – Winter 2025
Rachelle’s New Year’s Ruminations Those of you who are Facebook friends with me may know about my travel musings as I attend meetings on MEA’s behalf. I have the good fortune to serve as the MEA Executive Director and with that comes a fair amount of business travel...
Cook’s Corner – MEA Learning Hub
We are excited to announce that the MEA will be launching a series of Learning Hub courses designed to support Multilingual Learners (ML). Over the coming months, you can look forward to the following courses, each of which will be worth at least five contact hours...
The Adaptability of Community College Faculty
When students step onto the campus of one of Maine’s seven community colleges, they bring a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. Some are still in high school, taking advantage of dual enrollment programs. Others are recent high school graduates benefiting...
Your Mind Matters
Small Group, Big Impact How students at Skowhegan Area High School are leading the charge to break down stigma surrounding mental health in their community. It started as a safe space for students to talk peer-to-peer about their mental health struggles. It has since...
